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Talking points ahead of Northern Ireland’s clash with Luxembourg

Thursday’s match will be Northern Ireland’s first at home in 10 months.

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Northern Ireland begin a new Nations League campaign on Thursday night when Luxembourg will be the visitors to Windsor Park.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the top talking points going into the fixture.

Welcome home

Northern Ireland v Denmark – UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying – Group H – Windsor Park
Michael O’Neill’s side have not played at Windsor Park since the win over Denmark in November last year (Liam McBurney/PA)

A Nations League reset?

Northern Ireland v Kosovo – UEFA Nations League – Group J – Windsor Park
A late goal from Josh Magennis earned Northern Ireland their only Nations League victory to date, beating Kosovo 2-1 in September 2022 (Liam McBurney/PA)

Pass the armband

Scotland v Northern Ireland – International Friendly – Hampden Park
Trai Hume will captain Northern Ireland on Thursday (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Jet-lagged Jamal?

Northern Ireland v Slovenia – UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying – Group H – Windsor Park
Jamal Lewis hopes to feature after racing back from Brazil for the game (Liam McBurney/PA)

A shop window for Evans

Blackburn Rovers v Sunderland – Sky Bet Championship – Ewood Park
Corry Evans is looking for a new club after leaving Sunderland (Isaac Parkin/PA)
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